The Giant Void In My Soul

by Bernardo Cubría

When Fool 1 discovers the Giant Void in their soul, they and their loyal best friend Fool 2 set out on a Quixotic quest to fill it. Will food and alcohol do it? What about jobs, marriage, procreation, or even self-reflection? Can anything fill this damn void?!

When Fool 1 discovers the Giant Void in their soul, they and their loyal best friend Fool 2 set out on a Quixotic quest to fill it. Will food and alcohol do it? What about jobs, marriage, procreation, or even self-reflection? Can anything fill this damn void?!

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The Giant Void In My Soul

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  • Germaine Shames: The Giant Void In My Soul

    Bernardo Cubria contains multitudes. Even in a scene with two actors on a bare stage, his words conjure the whole of human experience.

    Bernardo Cubria contains multitudes. Even in a scene with two actors on a bare stage, his words conjure the whole of human experience.

  • Ky Weeks: The Giant Void In My Soul

    A quest that feels both classical yet also entirely of our times. Broad and general, yet still personal to these particular fools. Cubria's writing is a tremendous gift for a couple of actors with strong chemistry and sharp comedic wit. Can the existential problems ever be solved? Maybe not. But there's a real heart in the bond between the fools, a focus on friendship through the challenges of life that's touching and refreshing to see.

    A quest that feels both classical yet also entirely of our times. Broad and general, yet still personal to these particular fools. Cubria's writing is a tremendous gift for a couple of actors with strong chemistry and sharp comedic wit. Can the existential problems ever be solved? Maybe not. But there's a real heart in the bond between the fools, a focus on friendship through the challenges of life that's touching and refreshing to see.

  • Cheryl Bear: The Giant Void In My Soul

    A play that gets to the heart of the enormous questions of life. The search for purpose, meaning and happiness is certainly quite a ride. Engaging and well done!

    A play that gets to the heart of the enormous questions of life. The search for purpose, meaning and happiness is certainly quite a ride. Engaging and well done!

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Character Information

  • Performer 1
    Plays the following roles: Drunk/ Woke 1/ Deep Thinker/Coworker/Baby
    a versatile comedic actor/actress
    Character Age
    30-60
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Performer 2
    Play the following roles:
    Bartender /Woke 2/ Partner/Parent
    a versatile comedic Actor/Actress
    Character Age
    30-60
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Fool 1
    They are Abbott. The “Straight Man”. Don Quijote. Looking into the horizon and trying to defeat some goddamn windmills.
    Character Age
    30-60
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Fool 2
    They are Costello. The loyal friend. They are Sancho Panza. Who cares if it’s actually a windmill, if it’s attacking your best friend, it’s a fucking windmill.
    Character Age
    30-60
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Circle in the Square , Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Ammunition Theatre Company, Year 2018

Production History

Awards

  • Best Writer Nominee
    Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle
    2019
  • Best Playwright Nominee
    Ovation Awards
    2019
  • Best Comedic Ensmeble Nominee
    Stage Raw
    2018
  • Best Director Winner
    Stage Raw
    2018
  • Ovation Recommended
    LA Stage Alliance
    2018
  • Best Playwright Nominee
    Stage Raw
    2018